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Decoded Slug: ~이러하다 [ireohada] (Like this)
Korean Grammar Point
~이러하다 [ireohada] (Like this)
~이러하다 [ireohada] (Like this)
Short explanation:
Used to describe the state or condition of a subject as 'like this', representative of the situation.
Formation:
Adjective/Verb base + -이러하다
Examples:
친구가 너무 지각해서 저는 이러하게 기다리게 되었어요.
Chinguga neomu jigakhaeseo jeoneun ireohage gidarige doe-eosseoyo.
Because my friend was so late, I ended up waiting like this.
세상이 이러하게 변해버리다니, 믿을 수 없어요.
Sesangi ireohage byeonhaebeoridani, mideul su eopseoyo.
I can't believe the world has changed like this.
그녀가 나를 이러하게 만들어버렸어요. 그녀 없이 울게 만들었어요.
Geunyeoga nareul ireohage mandeureobeoryeosseoyo. Geunyeo eobsi ulge mandeureosseoyo.
She made me like this. She made me cry without her.
그가 이러하게 거짓말을 하다니, 정말 기가 막혔어요.
Geuga ireohage geojismareul hadani, jeongmal giga makhyeosseoyo.
I was really shocked that he could lie like this.
Long explanation:
'~이러하다 [ireohada]' is used primarily as a descriptive verb in Korean to express a thing, person or situation as 'being like this'. There is an emphasis on the current state or condition of the subject or scenario. This form can be used to illustrate an example or condition and can often be seen in statements about someone's state, behaviors, or habits.